Huge crowds flocked to Exel in London’s docklands to see Ducati’s strongest ever model line-up. For many it was their view of the much talked about 1098 as well as the world’s most desirable road bike the £40,000($78,700) Desmosedici RR.

As well as the Desmosedici RR the pre-production Hypermotard was flown in straight from an event in Hamburg, the eagerly awaited latest addition to the Ducati family is expected to reach UK showrooms in May.